Arkray AUTION MAX AX-4030, Руководство по эксплуатации

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AX-4030
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AUTION MAX AX-4030 OPERATING MANUAL
1.1.2 Features
■ Easy to operate
Daily measurements are done in three easy steps: 1) load the test strips, 2) load the samples, and
3) press the start key. After pressing the start key, the instrument automatically performs the
entire series of operations to effectuate measurement: test strip picking, sample transport, sample
aspiration, test strip staining, measurement, and test strip disposal.
■ Test strip staining
After aspirating sample with a nozzle, the instrument stains each reagent pad on the test strip with
a small quantity of sample. Measurements can be performed as long as there is at least 2 mL of
sample in the sample tube.
■ Dual test strip feeders for multiple test strips
The instrument has two feeders, therefore two types of test strips can be loaded in the instrument
at all times. When using the supplied item racks, test strips can be automatically picked from
the feeder assigned to the item racks so as to expedite measurement. This reduces the hassles of
changing test strips in/out and makes measurement work more efficient.
■ Large color LCD
A large color LCD makes measurement conditions and menu settings easy to read and identify,
which facilitates operation. If a warning occurs such as test strips or solution running out, remedial
action is displayed in English so that the situation can be quickly corrected.
■ Thermal compensation function
The best temperature range for measurements is 20 - 25°C, but some measurement items may not
yield correct results if visually evaluated outside of this range. The thermal compensation feature of
this instrument has an advantage over human visual evaluation in that it minimizes errors caused by
temperature changes within a 10 - 30°C range to deliver correct measurement results.
■ General diagnostics support
Samples are measured according to color, turbidity and abnormal coloration detection. These
capabilities eliminate the need for visual evaluation and provide useful information for basing
evaluations on printed results.
Color-tone measurement
The instrument examines the color of the sample by measuring contrast and hue. It evaluates
samples against 23 colors (see page 1-9).
Turbidity measurement
The instrument measures turbidity and evaluates samples as “clear”, “turbid” or “dense
turbid”.